The Department of Political Science at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for Sessional Instructors to teach in the Winter 2023 semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

POLS 2120 – Law, Pol, Judicial Process II (3 Credits)

In this course, students examine various areas of civil law. The politics of Prince Edward Island are used to illustrate the relationships between legal and political systems.

Lecture: Three hours a week

POLS 4710 - International Organizations (3 credits)

This seminar analyzes the role of both inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations in the international system. Students examine theoretical approaches to international organization as well as the structures and functions of particular global and regional bodies. The focus of the course is the United Nations system and particularly the challenges facing the U.N. in a post-Cold War world. Seminar:

Lecture: Three hours a week

POLS 4830 - American-European Relations in the Post-Cold War (3 credits)

In spite of enduring for nearly 60 years, the Atlantic Alliance continues to reflect sharply different perspectives facing the Western world in the 21'st century. In his landmark essay on the subject Robert Kagan argued that Americans are from Mars and Europeans are from Venus. This course will examine the roots of European-American tensions since 1945 but the essential focus of the seminars will be the contemporary global system and issues confronting both sides that have arisen with the end of Communism, the tragedy of 9/11, international terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and challenges in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Lecture: Three hours a week

Qualifications:

Successful applicant(s) will have a minimum of a Ph.D. in Political Science.

Members of the Department of Political Science’s Sessional Roster will be given priority in consideration for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to:

Dr. Gil Germain, Chair
ggermain@upei.ca
Department of Political Science
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 4P3

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date for applications is May 20, 2022.